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Clothes Story
An exhibit highlighting African American women's stories and clothing from 1890-1963, curated by Kenneth Green.
With gratitude to The Hervey Family Fund at the San Diego Foundation whose generosity helps illuminate their stories.
Exhibition Dates: August 25 - October 16, 2025
Reception: Saturday, September 6, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, FA103
Curator Talk: Wednesday, September 10, 12:45-2:00pm, FA103
Closing Reception: Wednesday, October 15, 4:00-7:00pm, FA103
Gallery Hours: M, T, W, TH, 12 pm - 5 pm, or by appointment. Closed weekends, Fridays & Labor Day.
For additional information, please visit: www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery or contact 619-388-2829.
Card Design: Michael Jenkins
San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods
Join us for San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods, an immersive exhibition uncovering the stories of historic communities displaced by redlining, freeway construction, redevelopment, and gentrification.
Through augmented reality, historic photos, maps, interviews, and artifacts, experience the impact of policies that reshaped San Diego’s cultural landscape.
Opening Reception: Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 • 6:30 PM
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Location: San Diego History Center, Balboa Park
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Exhibit runs Sept 26, 2025 – May 31, 2026
🎟️ Opening Reception: $10 for non-SDHC/WMCA Members
Presented by the San Diego History Center & the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art.
RSVP HERE and mention.
Harlem Walk of Honor
Starting the week of August 11.
Welcome
"The immense contributions of African Americans to the art world is well documented. This is an exciting time in the arts. We are seeing a renewed appreciation for renowned artists like Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden. At the same time the next generation of artist approach the canvas with no limitations. The result is the opportunity to experience some of the best art this country has produced. SDAAMFA is the answer to a frequently asked question. “Where do you go to experience African American Art in San Diego?” Our exhibits feature art that is original, thought-provoking, interesting, and most of all a little something for everyone.”
- (Gaidi Finnie, SDAAMFA Executive Director)
our mission
The mission of the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) is to present and preserve the art of African Americans globally and to broaden the knowledge and understanding of the visual arts in Southern California generally and San Diego specifically by collecting, preserving and displaying works of art by and about African Americans; by creating and hosting quality traveling exhibitions; by collecting and preserving fine art and by developing and helping to foster an appreciation of art through meaningful public programs, symposia, and other educational programs.
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SDAAMFA is proud to bring the Say Their Names Memorial exhibit to life in augmented reality in Seneca Village/Central Park. The intent of the AR installation does not differ from the one of the physical memorial, which serves “to facilitate conversation[s] around systemic racism while honoring those whose lives have been taken by it.